Cognoscenti Food & Wine
Cognoscenti Food and Wine is a cosy neighbourhood restaurant nestled in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges, located next-door to the historic Cameo Cinema.
The menu features exquisite modern Australian cuisine with a European influence, celebrating the beauty of fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. The star of the Cognoscenti kitchen is a wood-fired charcoal oven, adding a unique char and aroma that enhances the flavour of each ingredient.
Cognoscenti Food and Wine pride themselves on doing what they love, and this passion is reflected in their intimate service, spectacular food, signature cocktails, and a carefully curated selection of local and international wines.
Whether you’re looking to enjoy cocktails in their sun-bathed courtyard, celebrating a special occasion in their gorgeous dining room, or just after a simple mid-week meal, Cognoscenti Food and Wine is truly the place for everyone.
Facilities
- Carpark
- Family Friendly
- Non Smoking
- Bar
- Suitable for Functions
Other
- COVID Clean Practicing Business
- COVID Safe
- HACCP Food Safety Certification
- Restaurant and Catering Australia
- Fully licensed
- Over $30
- Between $20 and $40
- Australian
- Bar
- Cheese / Charcuterie / Platters
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- European
- French
- Gluten Free Available
- Gourmet
- Modern Australian
- Modern European
- Modern French
- Seasonal Local Produce
- Share Plates
- Steak
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Wine
- Wine Bar
- Woodfired Cooking
- Dinner
- Late night
- Lunch
STEAK NIGHT at Cognoscenti Food & Wine
Offer valid 04/01/2024 - 28/11/2024
Join us every Thursday for our Steak Frites special. Enjoy a juicy char-grilled Hopkins River grass fed Flank Steak served with red wine & shallot jus, a side of Frites and paired with a glass of Chateau L'Eglise Bordeaux Rouge, all for only $35. While walk-ins are welcome, we recommend making a reservation to ensure your table. Don't miss out on this tasty offer!
STEAK NIGHT at Cognoscenti Food & Wine
Offer valid 07/03/2024 - 31/03/2024
Join us every Thursday for our Steak Frites special. Enjoy a juicy char-grilled Flank Steak served with red wine & shallot jus, a side of Frites and paired with a glass of Chateau L'Eglise Bordeaux Rouge, all for only $35. While walk-ins are welcome, we recommend making a reservation to ensure your table. Don't miss out on this tasty offer!
SUNDAY ROAST at Cognoscenti Food & Wine
Offer valid 10/03/2024 - 31/03/2024
Come join us and bring the family for our Sunday roasts, think offerings such as roast beef, Yorkshire pudding and jus, served with accompanying sides for only $35; bookings essential, call (03) 8203 8490 to reserve your table. Available lunch only; 11:30am - until sold out.
GOLDEN HOUR at Cognoscenti Food & Wine
Offer valid 08/03/2024 - 31/12/2024
1/2 Price Oysters, $10 glass of Prosecco, $10 pint of Pilsner Every Friday & Saturday; 5pm to 6pm ONLY